Summary:
The San Leandro Unified School District operates two high schools—San Leandro High, a large comprehensive school, and Lincoln High (Continuation), a smaller alternative school—serving grades 9-12 in the San Leandro area.
San Leandro High is the district's main high school, where the vast majority of students attend. It achieves a strong graduation rate of 93.4%, which is above the state average, and has a relatively low dropout rate. However, its academic proficiency rates, especially in math, are below state averages. The school's statewide ranking has recently declined. In contrast, Lincoln High (Continuation) serves a specialized population with significant academic and attendance challenges, including a very high chronic absenteeism rate and much lower graduation rate, despite having more funding per student and a lower student-teacher ratio.
Overall, the San Leandro Unified high schools serve student populations with high economic need. The data shows a clear performance difference between the comprehensive and continuation school models. Parents should note that while San Leandro High successfully graduates most of its students, academic proficiency is an area for growth, and Lincoln High faces profound challenges in engaging and educating its vulnerable student population.
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